Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him
CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)
Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: La Granja, Fountain of Neptune
1853Salted paper print | 31.0 x 41.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700037
Photograph of the Fountain of Neptune or the Baño de Neptuno located in the gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia. Neptune stands on a chariot pulled by sea horses. He holds his trident in the his right hand. The fountain is made from marble and was designed by the sculptor Juan Pascual de Mena (1707-84) for King Charles III (1716-88).
Creator(s)
Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)
31.0 x 41.0 cm (image) (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
La Granja, Fountain of Neptune
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Spain
- Segovia [Spain]
- Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso [Spain]
- Fountain of Neptune [La Granja]
- Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso [Spain]
- Segovia [Spain]
- Spain
- Europe
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Neptune (mythology)
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Secular architecture
- Fountains
- Secular architecture
- Architecture
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Gardening
- Gardens
- Gardening
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Places
